That's the American way. If little kids don't aspire to make money like I did, what the hell good is this country?

You've got to say, "I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it." It's called perseverance.

A little righteous anger really brings out the best in the American personality. Our nation was born when 56 patriots got mad enough to sign the Declaration of Independence. We put a man on the moon because Sputnik made us mad at being number two in space. Getting mad in a constructive way is good for the soul- and the country.

Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people.

I only wish I could find an institute that teaches people how to listen. Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk. Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions.

Your legacy should be that you made it better than it was when you got it.

Here's what we should be doing. We've got to get off fossil fuels.